With his job, this will be the first time we've . See how weather varies by elevation within a unit by selecting an elevation range. I drew a first rifle elk tag for unit 64/65 and I have some questions about specific roads and areas of the unit. This restriction is required for the extreme conditions that may be encountered. CC charge just showed up pending for me! cow creek was flowing pretty good when we were there a few years back, but we were able to drive over it in a stock SUV. May 28, 2020. We are also getting there a few days early to do some additional scouting and get acclimated. I was just wondering some general info.. Is it a good unit?? Time to start scouting like a fiend. As far as hunt code GMU064 and GMU065 are lumped together. Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! Use temperature ranges to plan and prepare for your hunt. . I'm looking forward to a great leaning experience and great time over all (elk or no elk). Book Your Hunt. Parts of GMU 65 are easily accessible by road, so hunting pressure near roads is significant. Rifle 2nd combo Elk over the counter (deer draw 2-3pts.) You will be hunting Private Land. I'm aware of the substantial elevation change between the first four units and unit 65 and have read that elk are usually higher in elevation during this time of year, but I was also curious if the first four units have the elk numbers this time of year, given the elevation. GMU 65 still offers archery elk hunting, second and third season rifle licenses for bull elk over the counter. Are you planning to do day hunts or backpack in and hunt for multiple days? Elevation ranges are based on weather stations in or near the unit. Many of our clients are carrying these now, and they are proving to be one of the most valuable tools for your hunt. I guess I should have checked the prime source. Not all weather elements are available within the unit. We are going to set our camper up in Ouray and hunt daily in unit 65, second rifle. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2e3b04cdac2a7e In that way you will get an elk point for next year and a cow elk license for this private land for this year. I also drew the unit 65 1st season either sex tag. Outfitters are restricted within each game management unit according to their permitted boundaries. J & D Outfitters has exclusive caretaker and hunting rights to over 7,000 acres of private ranches in GMU # 64 and 65, some of which border the Black Canyon National Park. The nearest public hunting BLM land is 30 miles away and they know it is a safety zone and stay in there all through the seasons. We camped at around 9k and hunted up to 10.5k. Elk Hunting in Colorado GMU 65 - Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, and Ouray Counties . Give us a call at (970) 209-2628 and well answer any questions you have. Their vast knowledge of the terrain coupled with over 25 years of personal hunting experience, gives them the expertise to provide clients with an EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR SUCCESS! If you're a nonresident hunter with at least 23 preference points, or a Colorado resident with at least 10 points, give Adam a call at 208-691-3014 and we'd be happy to explain those options. Hello all! It may not display this or other websites correctly. There are local and migrating elk in the area. This hunt is an extreme hunting experience where we provide two guides per hunter for spotting, meat, trophy care and extraction. Contact US All of our booking is confirmed by phone - call today to check availability . The trip starts by horseback to a remote fully furnished camp in wilderness. Sun Lakes, AZ. Box blind 2 in on a natural travel corridor that the elk use to cross the neighbors fence. 16 - 20) this is a draw but no points are required. It is not required to be a Colorado Hunter Safety Card it can be from another state. 10 - 18) (This is a draw license with the application deadline the first week in April; get your reservation in before applying for the license. Nonresidents apply at the same time and on the same application forms as resident hunters. They offer quality guided elk and mule deer Hunts in Colorado game management unit 76Unit 76 is one of the units managed by CDOW for older age class trophy animals. J & Ray Outfitters is licensed #727, bonded and insured, Authentic Big Game Hunts in Colorado High Country. Anyone hunt unit 65 near ridgeway? The property is at 8,800 and climbs to 9,500, prime elk elevation, yet it is minimal exertion hunt because you will be sitting in the box blinds. In some cases for the private land license you and put in for a point for your first choice and for this private land cow as your second choice. Phone: 970-361-7511 Email: roy@jacksonoutfitters.com A copy of our contract can be accessed by clicking the button above. I'm doing the legwork for him and we're looking for a trustworthy outfitter for a quality hunt in Unit 40. C. Crossfire64 Active Member. Messages. Non-residents have a 95% chance of drawing an archery mule deer tag with one preference point and a 25% chance of drawing a second or third season rifle mule deer tag with . DRAW ODDS . Click for Terrain Detail. My name is Peter, I'm from Denmark, a colleague and me are planing an archery hunting trip to Unit 65 Colorado, from the 12 to the 23 September. I put in around 14 miles a day and saw plenty of elk. Public land and private land percentages can sometime be misleading. Hunters must be willing to walk well away from roads if they expect to be successful. Colorado GMU 70. Bow Hunting: A 7 Day Hunts $495 (With over-the-counter tags), (August. Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! E-E-064-P1-R Either Sex-Private Land only, E-F-065-P5-R Cow Long (October 15- November 30) Season Private Land only. Elk Colorado Unit 65 1st Rifle doffiehoward May 17, 2021 1 2 Next May 17, 2021 #1 D doffiehoward Junior Member Joined Jan 26, 2021 Messages 28 Location Pennsylvania Hey guys was looking for a bit of info on Unit 65 in Colorado. Be sure to check out the Elk leftover tags or the OTC tags if you're looking to build points, but still want to hunt. Yes, take chains that have been tested for fit and function. This is a draw license with the application deadline the first week in April; get your reservation in before applying for the license. These hunts will be available at times, but very limited at special treaty. These elk are hunted like eastern whitetail to be the most successful. Are the accessible roads decent that time of year? 15. #1. Your IP: Phone: (435) 865-1020, Field Preparation of Trophies, Lodging, Meals, Professional Hunter & Staff, Trip Transportation, Trophy Exportation (Logistics and Handling), Airport Pickup and Dropoff, Gratuities, License, Tag(s). There are deer and elk licenses left over. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. 6X6 bulls everywhere in this unit. Both the majestic elk and trophy mule deer are legendary to Unit 65 hunting area. JavaScript is disabled. You are using an out of date browser. I am leaning towards unit 70, 65, or 74 area because I am reading that it is steep and miserable, but it sounds like to crowds and the grazing make most want to turn away. You must log in or register to reply here. Thanks Corey May 29, 2020 #2 C conley417 Well Known Rokslider Joined Jan 27, 2020 Messages 234 Not a lot of bugles, busy, steep. This restriction is required for the extreme conditions that may be encountered. We're planning backpack hunt. U.S. Forest Service: Information and maps, Colorado Bureau of Land Management: Information and maps, Click for more big game hunting links and Colorado hunting information, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Box blind ( Salad Bowl) because of the heavy greenery that surrounds it. Im heading there with a buddy and his dad.. His dad has hunted there the last 4 years and has gotten into elk all 4 years with at least one hunter taking a elk.. It requires 1-2 points to draw a muzzleloader Bull license; it takes no points to draw a muzzleloader cow license. These units include some of the most diverse terrain in Colorado, from 4,700 feet in the dry desert lands near Delta to 14,309-foot Uncompahgre Peak. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Call now to book your 2023 big game hunting adventure! Drop camp, unguided hunters may hunt anywhere, but the outfitter is restricted where he can offer services to you. .300 Weatherby Mag 170 G Hammer Custom Hollow Review help. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Colorado Unit 65 1st rifle season, 1st Elk Hunt. Located east of Montrose on Highway 50 then 8 miles south of the town/post Office of Cimarron, Colorado it is located in GMU 065. Are there alot of elk? Bounded on N by US Highway 50; on E by Big Blue Creek-Cimarron Creek divide; on S by Ouray-San Juan County line; on W by Ouray-San Miguel Countyline, County Highway 62 and County Highway 550. But you can send us an email and we'll get back to you, asap. Not a lot of bugles, busy, steep. It is a pretty steep unit and seems like the decent areas that I e-scouted are spread out pretty good. 9703230115 jandrayoutfitters@gmail.com. DRAW ODDS . Good Luck! We strongly urge our guests to look into the new Garmin InReach satellite text only GPS device. Elk . I bought subs for goHUNT and onx trying to scout and make a plan as best as I can from maps. All other tags, including everything in GMU 66 is by draw. Big Game Hunts at Unit 65 in Colorado If you are interested in more information about our Big Game Hunts at Unit 65 contact Roy Jackson today! For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I plan on doing my first Colorado elk hunt first rifle this year and was looking for some scouting info. All I know is that area will be a shit show this year due to all of the avalanche activity this past winter. Please confirm your choice and points situation with the game and fish 303-297-1192 to confirm it will work in your case for these hunt codes. Pretty similar plan as above for us. You need snow and cold to send them home for winter. Hopefully that gives us time to locate some elk and get our bodies acclimated to the elevAtion change. You are using an out of date browser. A couple days makes a big difference. The area in front of the Salad Bowl box blind has aspen quakies with a shooting land cut out. I plan on doing my first Colorado elk hunt first rifle this year and was looking for some scouting info. They may purchase an over-the-counter license just the same as resident hunters. You will receive a map of the parking/camping area, fence lines, water holes and blind locations so you know exactly where to hunt and the edges of the property. The elk will stay in the area if they are not bumped off the property to many times. GMU 65 is home to various big game, including elk, Mule deer, black bear, and mountain lion, making it a prime destination. 2X1 $5,000 (per person) 1X1 $7,500. Here is a link to the site: https://ndismaps.nrel.colostate.edu/index.html?app=HuntingAtlas. Wyoming Cow Elk Hunt near good antelope unit, Colorado Unit(s) 6, 16, 161, 171, 17 Combined 4th season deer hunt, FORLOH AllClima Softshell and AllClima Stretch Woven Pant Review. He has enough Elk Preference points to draw a Unit 40 First Rifle Season tag. Large swings indicate a good layering system should be used. Be sure to make note of the extreme temperatures as these often pose the greatest risk to hunters. Ready made for the whitetail hunter to use his skills on elk. Although the deadline is over, there is still a chance to obtain licenses. If you arent sure what to pack or have questions take a look at our downloadable gear list above. The property is 1 miles long at its widest point and nestles in a critical path for elk traffic. This is a DIY drop camp hunt, our wranglers will horseback your harvested animal out in quarters from your camp or designated horse trail. Plan your Colorado big game hunt with an interactive unit boundary map. I have elk hunted in New Mexico before, it's my buddy's first time. Unlock the secrets of limited license lotteries and discover drawing and harvest trends to create a better hunt planning strategy. Thats what I have gathered. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Below is a list of some of the available topography maps of Colorado. J & Ray Outfitters . You must log in or register to reply here. I plan on coming out in late June or early July to do a little scouting in the unit. There is 1 pond of 3 ponds about 500 yards from the blind. I would call the Division of Wildlife in Grand Junction 970-255-6100 see if they can help you. I hunted in unit 65 for 2 seasons and have a friend that has hunted there 35 years in a row. The population is slightly above objective and increasing. Chances are good that if there are bulls there are cows, and if there arent bulls there are still cows. Once at camp your hunt is by foot only. Do you have any ideas where you might be looking to go specifically? This hunt is restricted to individuals who weigh no more than 240 lbs. I know the mountains are huge and conditioning is key. Deep snow can provide enough obstacles that they dont stay or eat here. You must log in or register to reply here. Hunters will need a larger number of preference points to draw a hunting permit but can expect to have an opportunity at larger bulls than in most other Colorado units. Its gotten so busy now that its impossible to get away from people. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. We are currently elk hunting and trophy mule deer hunting over 24,000 private acres of prime Elk and Mule Deer habitat. Move into the blinds before daylight and leave after dark. This unit is practicing a boost in elk inhabitants. -Over the Counter Bull License, 4st Rifle Non-Resident requires 0 points to draw. Unlock the secrets of limited license lotteries and discover drawing and harvest trends to create a better hunt planning strategy. See the Leftover List. The earliest seasons have the most traffic but there is a local herd that many times will stay there all year. Offering backcountry hunts for mule deer, elk, black bear, and bighorn sheep in Western Colorado Unit 65, All of our booking is confirmed by phone - call today to check availability. The blind is about 150 yards from the property fence and is in a great location to catch elk coming through the property as the move as local feeding traffic and as migrating elk passing through the area. (DIY) Do it Yourself Hunt on Private land hunt with box blinds for two hunters. We offer limited muzzleloader and rifle hunts for elk, deer, and bear on these ranches. This is an over the counter Bull license with no points required. Click to reveal Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! This is a draw license with the application deadline the first week in April; get your reservation in before applying for the license. Don't know where one unit begins and another ends in Colorado? I shot a 6 point and tracked for 3 days over 2 miles and never found it. Phone: 970-361-7511. Thanks guys! Hunting prospects are . This includes packing out your game animal. DESCRIPTION: This HFA Endorsed Outfitter has been in the outfitting industry since 1995. Deer Hunting in Colorado GMU 65 - Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, . Insured and bonded according to Colorado State Law for Outfitters. After you go over the pass, stay on the main road until you see a sign that says Turrent Ridge. Game packing is available. Get a free account to view the details! Just getting into elk would be a bonus for our first trip. Thank you for visiting our site If you are new to us, please feel free to browse through our information and give us a call or email with any questions you may have. Enter your email address to subscribe to Jackson Outfitters and receive notifications of new information and blog posts by email. Toggle navigation. I,m on the south end of the unit, but don't have any recommendations. This hunt is available through a draw only permit for Archery, Black Powder or Rifle. WW do you mind if I send you a PM? The OTC tags are a great option for hunters who did not apply or draw a tag and still want to hunt this fall. Research the latest Colorado Elk Hunting Draw Odds and Harvest Data for Unit 681. Send us an email at [emailprotected] to learn more. Its been tough to find info and definitely looks really steep. Many times it is early enough you can catch the end of the rut on this season, with the advantage of a high power rifle this is a good option. See all stats but the last 2 years with a free account! A unit may have 80% public land, but a particluar species may only occupy 20% on the entire area. 2 of us are planning on Archery elk in CO unit 65 this year. The season is a month long and some snow allows you to check for tracks. Think there would be any need to rent or buy tire chains for getting around on the forest roads that are able to be accessed by vehicle? Elk - Unit 65. Our hunting operation is conducted in game management units (GMU) 65 and 66. Check for current or recent wildfires in this area. Once I get the qualifications to pm I will message you. GMU 66 is totally limited which means that you needed to apply for licenses early April. Create a free account to read the rest of this elk hunting note! Are you an outfitter, hunting guide, game processor or local hotel? This is a DIY drop camp hunt, our wranglers will horseback your harvested animal out in quarters from your camp or designated horse trail. We have recently added some BLM permits to further enhance our fully guided hunts When you want a quality Colorado hunting experience consider Silver Spur Outfitters. Here's a map for you, provided by the seasoned hunting guides at A Perfect Hunt. Believe it or not, but the 10,000 ft. contour line on your map is an elk trail that goes from one meadow to another all along the back face of the ridge.. Hunting prospects are generally very good. Hoping to have a safe and productive trip. Hunting pressure from the neighboring property also pushes them over the fence at time too.